What origin is the name Shaakira?

Shaakira comes from african naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Shaakira a popular name?

Shaakira is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Shaakira?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Shaakira — for example Amare, Jabari, Kwame. You can browse more on our african names page.

Shaakira

Q: Is Shaakira a rare name?

Yes. Shaakira does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Shaakira

Shaakira

Girl

african

3 syllables

Shaakira is an african girl's name meaning "Rooted in the word shakira, this name means thankful or grateful. it reflects a personality defined by appreciation and gratitude.".

Parents who choose Shaakira pick a girl name from the african tradition, meaning "Rooted in the word shakira, this name means thankful or grateful. it reflects a personality defined by appreciation and gratitude.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: african
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Rooted in the word shakira, this name means thankful or grateful. it reflects a personality defined by appreciation and gratitude.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Shaakira

Very rare in US records

What does Shaakira mean?

Shaakira is a girl name of african origin meaning "Rooted in the word shakira, this name means thankful or grateful. it reflects a personality defined by appreciation and gratitude.".